Health & Wellness festival at The Gardens Mall

Mar 23, 2013 10:00am - 6:00pm

Join Sunny at the Health & Wellness festival at The Gardens Mall on Saturday, March 23rd from 10am-6pm. Learn how to improve your health with the latest in medical advances & innovative procedures. Plus enjoy a seminar with Dr. Oz!

It's time to get serious about your health South Florida, that's why Dr. Oz is coming to see you personally! WPBF 25's Health & Wellness Festival 2013 at The Gardens Mall featuring America's Doctor: Dr. Mehmet Oz. It all happens on Saturday, March 23 from 10am-6pm. Get your questions answered by Dr. Oz and dozens of local medical experts, plus learn about the newest life-changing treatments and medical procedures. The best part of all, it's free!

Main Stage Schedule- The Gardens Mall Center Court

10:00-11:15am Brain Matters presents Alzheimer’s: The Brain Betrayed

Brain Matters, nationally recognized for its ground-breaking Alzheimer’s research, will explore new cutting-edge treatment options. Find out how you and your family member can detect Alzheimer’s earlier. Neurologist Dr. Mark Brody will also discuss exceptional support options for caregiving and loved ones battling Alzheimer’s disease.

Noon-1:00pm Dr. Mehmet Oz: All About YOU!

Change your life! No amount of tips, tricks or information can make you want to make a life change. Only one thing can do it - that's the way you FEEL! Dr. Oz will share the life-changing lessons he's learned during his time as a heart surgeon and Emmy-award winning talk show host. He'll take a deeper look at motivation and what makes people the most likely to make that change. America’s Doctor will show you how to use the right balance of science and entertainment to engage in a new course for life. Finally, Dr. Oz brings it all into focus with a look at obesity and weight-loss and how to use all these newly revealed tools in your daily routine.

1:00-1:30pm Viewer Questions for Dr. Oz

Dr. Oz doing what he does best - answering your health questions! No topic is off the table and everyone benefits from his wisdom on everything from anti-aging treatments, weight-loss, and diseases, to his own personal life. Submit your questions ahead of time on wpbf.com.

1:45-2:30pm South Florida Radiation Oncology

South Florida Radiation Oncology experts talk about predicting and preventing breast, lung, prostate and skin cancers. Learn the newest ways to fight the deadly diseases and what to ask your own doctor. Plus, get an in-depth look at the health psychology involved with cancer patients and their unique nutritional needs. Speakers include: Radiation Oncologists, Dr. Alex Mirakian & Dr. Jerome Spunberg, as well as Dietitian, Cindy Collins

2:30-3:00pm Dr. Oz Photo Opportunity

No one will ever believe you met him unless you have a picture to show all your friends! This is your chance to get your photo with Dr. Oz.

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Meet the WPBF 25 News Anchors:

Meet your favorite WPBF 25 News personalities such as: Tiffany Kenney, Todd McDermott, Felicia Rodriguez, Paul Lagrone, Mike Lyons, Sandra Shaw, Chris Emma and more! Get up close and personal with the people who deliver Live, Local, Late Breaking coverage of South Florida’s news and weather every day. Get to know the people who deliver your news even better and get your photo with them too! Visit our mobile news studio in Center Court near the main stage.

WPBF.com Digital Center

They're the digital geniuses behind WPBF 25’s online and digital news coverage. See how we get Live, Local, Late Breaking news to you faster. Learn how to get the most impressive apps connecting your phone or tablet to our newsroom. From the hottest headlines to the biggest viral videos, none of your friends will know what's going on before you! Whether it’s online, on your smart phone, Facebook or Twitter we’re fielding your questions about what we do every day. Plus, stop by and enter to win a new i-Pad Mini! The WPBF.com Digital Center is located in Center Court near the main stage.

WPBF 25 First Alert Weather- Mini Meteorologist Camp

Calling all future Meteorologists! Children of all ages can meet the WPBF 25 First Alert Weather Team. See how we use a green screen to bring you most accurate and compelling weather forecasts each day on TV! One lucky child will win the opportunity to appear with WPBF 25 First Alert Severe Weather Expert Mike Lyons during a LIVE newscast! Join Mike Lyons, Sandra Shaw, Felicia Rodriguez and Justin Mosley next to the WPBF 25 Kid Zone near Nordstrom.

WPBF 25- Kid Zone

It’s not all about adults - bring the kids and grandkids to see the magic of South Florida’s Banana Peel Circus! Enjoy FREE face painting, spectacular jugglers and fascinating balloon artists bringing your favorite TV and cartoon characters to life. The WPBF 25 Kid Zone is located near Nordstrom.

WPBF 25- Healthy Cooking Chef's Corner

Make your meals healthier with our experts! See for yourself the simple, cost-effective and low-calorie meals that will change the way you cook for yourself or your family. Join Chef William Redmond from the Palm Beach Medical Center at the kitchen inside Williams & Sonoma for super easy, heart healthy, every day recipes! (Times TBA)